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title: "CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-25"
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# CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b5

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, pertains to the contract titled "CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover." The initiative falls under the services category, specifically installation services of laboratory equipment, and targets the food safety sector. This procurement concluded with an award on 25 September 2025 and covers a period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," suggesting a streamlined process. The contracting activity allows CEFAS to secure annual service for the Agilent systems crucial for biotoxin monitoring, with an award value of £26,490.24.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved with scientific equipment services and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in technical service provision can leverage such contracts to build relationships with governmental bodies and reinforce their presence in the public sector. Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, the appointed supplier for this contract, exemplifies a large-scale business operation that effectively addresses the specifications of CEFAS, thereby highlighting the potential benefits for other similar entities capable of delivering tailored solutions within the required specifications. The contract's scope focuses on continued reliable service cover for essential laboratory equipment, making it ideal for firms with a robust portfolio and technical proficiency in service maintenance within the food industry regulatory landscape.

## Notice

Contract for 12 Months service cover for an Agilent 6495 QQQ and 1290 II infinity UPLC system. This system is used to deliver Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland biotoxin monitoring contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,490 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059536-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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